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parody
Definition:
(nou) a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way (nou) humorous or satirical mimicry
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpærədi
Examples:
The book was a parody of Westerns of the time.
The parody of Virgil satirizes Shadwell.
The parody only extends to the title.
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Common mistakes of parody pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "PAR-ody" instead of "par-ODY" (/ˈpær.ə.di/ in US and /ˈpær.ə.di/ in UK). Tip: Emphasize the second syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Vowel confusion: The "a" in "parody" can be mispronounced as "ah" instead of the schwa sound /ə/. This leads to saying "pah-rody" instead of "pə-rody". Tip: Focus on the relaxed sound of the "a" in the first syllable.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some may pronounce "parody" with three syllables, saying "par-o-di" instead of the correct two syllables. Tip: Remember that "parody" is a two-syllable word, breaking it down as "par-ody".
- Final "y" sound: Learners sometimes omit the "y" sound at the end, saying "parod" instead of "parody" (/di/). Tip: Ensure to pronounce the ending "y" clearly to complete the word.
- Overemphasis on "p": Some individuals may overemphasize the "p" sound, making it sound too harsh, such as "PARR-ody". Tip: Keep the "p" soft and smooth to sound more natural.